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Cheap flights from Sydney to San Diego from $745

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SAN
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Diego are usually found in August or March, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,450

One-way from

$745

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,952
12/6-19/6
  • 12/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • Sydney to San Diego
16/6
  • 16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 13m total
  • Sydney to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($510 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Sydney to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Sydney to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Thu 12/616:20SYD - SAN
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/612:30SAN - SYD
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,450
Mon 9/609:55SYD - SAN
2 stops29h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/608:00SAN - SYD
2 stops33h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,490
Mon 16/609:30SYD - SAN
1 stop27h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 20/720:44SAN - SYD
1 stop17h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,644
Tue 17/609:25SYD - SAN
2 stops31h 19mDelta
Fri 27/610:00SAN - SYD
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Deal found 30/4$1,658
Tue 5/821:40SYD - SAN
2 stops26h 38mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/917:45SAN - SYD
1 stop33h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,697

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
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Sydney

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

16:20-07:00

1 stop31h 40m

San Diego

Thu 19/6

12:30-14:40

1 stop33h 10m

$1,450

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

09:55-22:45

2 stops29h 50m

San Diego

Sun 15/6

08:00-10:35

2 stops33h 35m

$1,490

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/6

09:30-19:47

1 stop27h 17m

San Diego

Sun 20/7

20:44-07:00

1 stop17h 16m

$1,644

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/6

09:25-22:53

1 stop30h 28m

San Diego

Fri 27/6

16:02-06:35

1 stop21h 33m

$1,658

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/6

16:20-07:33

2 stops32h 13m

$745

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/6

09:30-18:25

2 stops25h 55m

$868

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/4

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 20 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Diego?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Sydney to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,622). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Diego round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $1,490, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Diego?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Sydney to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,622). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Sydney to San Diego

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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,229Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,271Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,447Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,448Average$1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,522Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,674Average$2,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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